grizzlyg Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 26 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: Just one question I'd ask: are we married to three at the back? Is it possible that we could switch to a more traditional four at the back, allowing more numbers in midfield? I think for this season he isn't wanting to change much but I can see his own style coming in next season. Maybe still a 3 but with 2 energetic wing backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelllfan Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 53 minutes ago, Mad Dog said: Just one question I'd ask: are we married to three at the back? Is it possible that we could switch to a more traditional four at the back, allowing more numbers in midfield? Wimmer's always played a 3 back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 I’d love to see a Motherwell manager bring in the right players to play a 4-2-3-1, but I’ve got a feeling that Wimmer will stick with the 3-4-1-2 / 3-4-2-1 next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 20 hours ago, Spit_It_Out said: I honestly be open to nearly all of them going as they don't look capable of playing the way Wimmer wants to play on a regular basis. Balmer would be the first player I would sit down and tell him he is free to look for a new club he is terrible.Thompson wouldn't be getting a contract and as for the loan players everyone of them can be replaced. And it's time to bring him home let's get wee Alan Campbell back where he is loved and can shine again/be happy just tell him look Alan it shall be good for you couple of years with us and you still be young enough to get a big move again.He would be magical in this Wimmer system. have you seen Campbell playing for Dundee Utd? No better than what we have. I agree with most of the rest. The squad has proved time and again they aint up to it. So not many I would be disappointed to lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 38 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: have you seen Campbell playing for Dundee Utd? No better than what we have. I agree with most of the rest. The squad has proved time and again they aint up to it. So not many I would be disappointed to lose. I would bet my house on familiar surroundings with a fan base that appreciates him and we would get an entirely different player from what's been on show at his more recent clubs. He is exactly what we need can tackle and get up and down box to box 90 plus mins per game easy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Alan Campbell would be a great addition to our squad and exactly the type of player that would fit into Wimmerball. Whether he would come home on the wages we can offer is a different matter. I certainly wouldnt be pushing the boat out for him. We need to spend our limited budget more wisely than we have in recent seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 44 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said: Alan Campbell would be a great addition to our squad and exactly the type of player that would fit into Wimmerball. Whether he would come home on the wages we can offer is a different matter. I certainly wouldnt be pushing the boat out for him. We need to spend our limited budget more wisely than we have in recent seasons. There's a reason Luton then milwall and Charlton didn't want him. We need to be looking at younger players coming through and potentially a sell on value. It's a no for me with Campbell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 11 minutes ago, robsterwood said: There's a reason Luton then milwall and Charlton didn't want him. We need to be looking at younger players coming through and potentially a sell on value. It's a no for me with Campbell. With the greatest respect, Campbell is only 26 and if we dont need to pay a transfer fee to secure his services, there is no re need to secure a sell on for him. No different than signing any number of English lower league journeyman, as has been our want of late. Circumstances were not kind to him down south and although I wasnt that impressed with him when we played United, I still think he has sufficient energy and quality to do a job for us. He would be a significant upgrade on Davor imho. Regardless, I dont think the wages we are offering will be of any interest to him these days. Unless United dont offer him anything and other suitors are thin on the ground.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsince75 Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 11 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: Alan Campbell would be a great addition to our squad and exactly the type of player that would fit into Wimmerball. Whether he would come home on the wages we can offer is a different matter. I certainly wouldnt be pushing the boat out for him. We need to spend our limited budget more wisely than we have in recent seasons. 100% would love AC back. I had hoped we'd have gone for him in Jan, and can see he doesn't always start for Utd. I do recognise that I have a massive bias for those who came through the club. The likes of Hammell, Lasley, Pearson, McFadden, McDonald and of course Uncle Phil all went on to bigger things and came back adding value. I see Campell akin to a Lasley of the day, I'd love to see him back. As I say I recognise my bias. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 11 hours ago, robsterwood said: There's a reason Luton then milwall and Charlton didn't want him. We need to be looking at younger players coming through and potentially a sell on value. It's a no for me with Campbell. Won more tons of player awards with Luton and the fans loved him the manager changed and the new guy just didnt fancy him simple as that and i think his confidence just went down hill nothing more nothing less happens to alot of players. He is exactly what we need at the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Given that our current options are mostly mediocre at best then Allan Campbell would be a significant upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 3 minutes ago, MJC said: Given that our current options are mostly mediocre at best then Allan Campbell would be a significant upgrade. Correct, we will be losing the only decent talent we have in midfield during the summer when Miller goes, so Campbell would be a great signing, I would also be keeping Halliday as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Miller goes Halliday,Slattery and Campbell midfield sounds like it could do something for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Haliday got to go too. Campbell will go to utd. Need to use Wimmers contacts to get new midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsterwood Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Hallidays done. Respect opinions but I think we need to be looking at younger players with more pace. We are often over run and put muscled in midfield with too many lightweight players without pace. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderwell Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 6 minutes ago, robsterwood said: Hallidays done. Respect opinions but I think we need to be looking at younger players with more pace. We are often over run and put muscled in midfield with too many lightweight players without pace. Agreed. Want to move forward not the same old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 I think it’s pretty obvious from Wimmer’s interviews that Halliday is going to be offered a new deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirParkCornerExile Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 17 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: With the greatest respect, Campbell is only 26 and if we dont need to pay a transfer fee to secure his services, there is no re need to secure a sell on for him. No different than signing any number of English lower league journeyman, as has been our want of late. Circumstances were not kind to him down south and although I wasnt that impressed with him when we played United, I still think he has sufficient energy and quality to do a job for us. He would be a significant upgrade on Davor imho. Regardless, I dont think the wages we are offering will be of any interest to him these days. Unless United dont offer him anything and other suitors are thin on the ground.... again I ask, have you watched him playing for Dundee Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 11 minutes ago, FirParkCornerExile said: again I ask, have you watched him playing for Dundee Utd. Have you watched our midfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 On 4/2/2025 at 2:12 PM, wellfan said: Every player with a contract ending this season should be shown the door. Including loanees. Even some of those under contract for next season should be moved on, if at all possible. We need a complete clear out and reset; otherwise, what’s the point in Wimmer being here?! As I said earlier in the week, Wimmer needs to send the majority of this squad packing as soon as possible. And if we go down, the blood is on Kettlewell’s hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, wellfan said: As I said earlier in the week, Wimmer needs to send the majority of this squad packing as soon as possible. And if we go down, the blood is on Kettlewell’s hands. Will Mr Kettlewell give a shit , i think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, wellfan said: As I said earlier in the week, Wimmer needs to send the majority of this squad packing as soon as possible. And if we go down, the blood is on Kettlewell’s hands. Think the board have got alot to do with it aswell cause they thought he was doing a good job that alone has to be the best laugh I have had all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 On 4/5/2025 at 5:56 PM, wellfan said: As I said earlier in the week, Wimmer needs to send the majority of this squad packing as soon as possible. And if we go down, the blood is on Kettlewell’s hands. Nope, Wimmer will have to take a share of the blame as well. Is it a poor squad he inherited? Yep. But there are a fair few poor squads in this league (we were beaten by one yesterday) so getting a couple of results shouldn't be beyond any coach that belongs at this level. His persevering with a shape that's not working, with a keeper that can't catch a cold and with playing our best player out of position is fuck all to do with Kettlewell... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 2 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: Nope, Wimmer will have to take a share of the blame as well. Is it a poor squad he inherited? Yep. But there are a fair few poor squads in this league (we were beaten by one yesterday) so getting a couple of results shouldn't be beyond any coach that belongs at this level. His persevering with a shape that's not working, with a keeper that can't catch a cold and with playing our best player out of position is fuck all to do with Kettlewell... The first couple of games under Wimmer (if you exclude united cause he hadn't been there long enough) we played a higher press and played some bits of decent football, particularly against Rangers. We had flashes against St Midden but nowhere near as much good football and high press. That shows the players are capable of doing it at times or when properly motivated. So, the question is, is Wimmer asking the players to approach the game differently the last two games or are they just not doing what he's asking them to do (something Kettlewell also said). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wispy Flossy Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 6 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: Nope, Wimmer will have to take a share of the blame as well. Is it a poor squad he inherited? Yep. But there are a fair few poor squads in this league (we were beaten by one yesterday) so getting a couple of results shouldn't be beyond any coach that belongs at this level. His persevering with a shape that's not working, with a keeper that can't catch a cold and with playing our best player out of position is fuck all to do with Kettlewell... Agree 100pc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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